Laughing falcon
Herpetotheres cachinnans
The laughing falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras.
About the Laughing falcon
The laughing falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found from Mexico south through Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Fun Facts About Laughing falcon
- The laughing falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras.
- It is found from Mexico south through Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Conservation Status
The Laughing falcon is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae |
| Genus | Herpetotheres |
| Species | Herpetotheres cachinnans |
Range & Habitat
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